West Chicago Lifestyle
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.
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‘A moment in nature’: Why coyotes may be more visible this time of yearJan 26, 2025 9:00 pm - They are always among us but coyotes may be more visible in coming months as they leave home and search for mates.
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Green thumbs unite! Elmhurst church offers locally-grown organic plant seedlingsJan 22, 2025 9:23 pm - Orders are open for First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual seedling sale featuring organic herbs, vegetables and more. Preorder by Feb. 28 for May 10 pickup.
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Birding expert aims to make gull identification less intimidatingJan 22, 2025 7:36 am - Gull expert Amar Ayyash of Orland Park seeks to make gull identification less intimidating through his new guide covering North America's 36 species.
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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The best of biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good newsJan 19, 2025 11:57 pm - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak takes a look back at some of the best news in biking in 2024.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 17, 2025 4:35 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 15, 2025 4:27 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11Jan 08, 2025 11:42 pm - See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.
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Caring for homeless pets: An inside look at DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterJan 01, 2025 5:00 am - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is open. Take a look inside, and you may not find what you’d expect at a government-run animal shelter.